Explore the fascinating world of modern physics in this comprehensive video series. Delve into quantum theory, relativity, and other mind-bending concepts that revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Begin with an introduction to modern physics before examining the quantization of energy through blackbody radiation and the ultraviolet catastrophe. Investigate photons, electrons, and wave-particle duality, and unravel the mysteries of the double-slit experiment. Study quantum mechanics, the Schrödinger equation, and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Journey through special relativity, exploring time dilation, length contraction, and mass-energy equivalence. Discover general relativity and the curvature of spacetime. Examine quantum electrodynamics, quantum chromodynamics, and the Standard Model of particle physics. Contemplate quantum gravity and the search for a theory of everything. Peek into the future of space travel, including fusion engines and warp drives. Dive deeper into quantum mechanics with position and momentum operators, wavefunction properties, and particle-in-a-box scenarios. Conclude by exploring quantum tunneling and barrier potentials. For optimal comprehension, consider watching the classical physics series beforehand.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Modern Physics.
Quantization of Energy Part 1: Blackbody Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe.
Quantization of Energy Part 2: Photons, Electrons, and Wave-Particle Duality.
The Double-Slit Experiment.
Quantum Mechanics and the Schrödinger Equation.
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Part 1: Position/Momentum and Schrödinger's Cat.
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Part 2: Energy/Time and Quantum Fluctuation.
Special Relativity Part 1: From Galileo to Einstein.
Special Relativity Part 2: Time Dilation and the Twin Paradox.
Special Relativity Part 3: Length Contraction.
Special Relativity Part 4: Mass-Energy Equivalence or E = mc².
General Relativity: The Curvature of Spacetime.
Quantum Electrodynamics (QED).
Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD).
The Standard Model of Particle Physics.
Quantum Gravity and Gravitons: The Search for a Theory of Everything.
The Future of Space Travel: Fusion Engines, Warp Drives, and Wormholes.
Position and Momentum Operators in Quantum Mechanics.
Wavefunction Properties, Normalization, and Expectation Values.
Unpacking the Schrödinger Equation.
Particle in a Box Part 1: Solving the Schrödinger Equation.
Particle in a Box Part 2: Interpreting the Results.
The Quantum Barrier Potential Part 1: Quantum Tunneling.
The Quantum Barrier Potential Part 2: Defining the Transmission and Reflection Coefficients.
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Professor Dave Explains
